Little Free Library 171494 - OKC, OK - Eagle Scout Project Sites on Waymarking.com

This eagle project was made by K'Vion Berry of Troop 75. The library is on the right side of the entrance to the recreation center. Several stump seats form a semicircle in front of the library, providing visitors a place to sit and browse the books.

A plaque on the back side of the library has the following inscription:

Built by Eagle Scout K'Vion Berry
Troop 75
July 2023

Riley L. Pitts was a United States Army officer who served during World War II and the Vietnam War. He was born on October 15, 1937 in Fallis, Oklahoma and served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1967.

During the Vietnam War, Captain Pitts served as a company commander in the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, and 25th Infantry Division. On October 31, 1967 his unit came under heavy enemy fire during a battle in South Vietnam. Despite being wounded, Captain Pitts continued to lead his men and provide covering until he was hit again and killed.

For his bravery and heroism, Captain Pitts was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. He was the first black officer to do so.

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The blurb on the Little Free Library website, for this charter:

Hello, I hope you enjoy my Little Free Library. I am a boy scout with Troop 75. This was my Eagle project and I am happy with how it all turned out! Go ahead and take a look, grab a book, have a seat on a chair stump, and Enjoy!

K'Vion Berry - Eagle Scout
Troop 75 - Sooner District
July 2023

Name of Eagle Scout: K'vion Berry Project Completion Date: 07/01/2023 Troop Number: 75 Troop Location: Oklahoma City

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